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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,892.77, 38,812.22 and 17,573.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,892.77, 38,812.22 and 17,573.46 is: 26,341.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,892.77 : 38,812.22 = 17,573.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,892.77/38,812.22 = 17,573.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,892.77x = 38,812.22 × 17,573.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,892.77x = 682,064,907.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,064,907.81/25,892.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,341.91

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